March 26, 2008 – In honor of Pi Day, recognized nationally on March 14, Shaker Junior High and Shaker Senior High School students celebrated the irrational number 3.14, also known as pi. Students created pi poems, songs and posters, participated in a variety of competitions and, of course, ate pie!

More than 120 Shaker High School students and teachers gathered in the Taft Dining Room to participate in a pie-eating relay race to win coupons for free pizza at Pizzeria Uno or free ice cream at Stewarts.

Teams of six, wearing Pi Day t-shirts they created, were cheered on by fellow students, faculty and staff. Ultimately, "The Irrational AP-ers,” led by team captain Sarah Lee and team members Erin Burke, Matt Capeless, Meg Cheney and Josh Malkin won the competition. “The π-rates,” led by captain Sana Khan and team members Mike Fedullo, Sean Murphy, Alex Schlosser and Scotty Sommerville were the runners-up. 

Three high school students, Danny Fitzpatrick, Amy Lorenc and Tory Racette, also participated in a pi recitation contest. Fitzpatrick recited an astounding 76 decimal places of pi! Congratulations to all of the participating students for their hard work.

View pictures and video clips of Pi Day at the Senior High School.

View pictures and video clips of Pi Day at the Junior High School.